Zhire language

Zhire
Zhire
Kenyi
Native to	Nigeria
Region	Kaduna State
Language family	Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Benue–Congo Plateau Central ? Hyamic ? Zhire; ; ; ; ; ;
Language codes
ISO 639-3	zhi
Glottolog	zhir1238 Zhire; shan1278 Shang

Zhire (Hyam: Zhebzhi, Hausa: Kenyi)^[2] is a poorly known Plateau language of Nigeria. A variety called Shang is relexified Zhire.

References

^ Blench, Roger (2019). An Atlas of Nigerian Languages (4th ed.). Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.
^ Hayab, P. (2016). Basic Hyam Grammar with Ethnographic Notes. Abuja: Beltina Digital Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-978-95298-9-6.

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